Flores — time and weather
Flores is a city in Guatemala, in the America/Guatemala time zone. This page shows the current local time in Flores and the current weather: temperature, precipitation and wind speed.
About the time in Flores
Local time in Flores is based on the America/Guatemala time zone. Daylight saving time, where it applies in this region, is handled automatically. The current offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is shown next to the clock. The time on this page updates every second and is synced with your device clock.
About the country and city
Guatemala is a Central American country of volcanoes, the Maya ruins of Tikal, Lake Atitlán and vibrant Indigenous culture.
More about the country: Guatemala →What to see in Flores
Sights and historical places
- The ancient Maya city of Tikal, with its towering jungle pyramids, the main reason to visit Flores.
- Flores's island historic centre, with colourful houses and cobbled lanes on Lake Petén Itzá.
- Lake Petén Itzá, with boat trips and swimming in its warm water.
- The Yaxhá ruins at sunset, a quieter alternative to Tikal with views from the temple tops.
Museums
- The Sylvanus Morley Museum at the entrance to Tikal, with finds from the ancient city's excavations.
- Tikal's open-air Lithic Museum, with carved Maya stelae and altars.
- Local displays on the nature and archaeology of the Petén rainforests.
Where to spend time
- Sunrise or sunset over the pyramids of Tikal, with the calls of howler monkeys in the jungle.
- Boat trips on Lake Petén Itzá with swimming and views of Flores island.
- Watching birds, monkeys and coatis on the trails through the rainforest.
Local cuisine
In Flores try Petén cuisine: tamales, black beans and lake fish, and in the waterfront restaurants dishes of tropical produce with views of the sunset over the water.